Enrollment
551
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glastonbury, CT
Gideon Welles School
Federal NCES profile for Gideon Welles School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090162000279
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gideon Welles School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Glastonbury · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gideon Welles School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gideon Welles School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Glastonbury, CT.
School address
District: Glastonbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090162000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gideon Welles School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gideon Welles School
Gideon Welles School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Glastonbury, Connecticut, enrolling 551 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.3% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 551 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 240 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #133.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Glastonbury's elementary schools, it stands alongside Buttonball Lane School (461 students): Gideon Welles School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 12.8:1).
Glastonbury School District also operates Glastonbury High School (1,737 students) and Smith Middle School (875 students) alongside Gideon Welles School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gideon Welles School compares
Gideon Welles School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 74% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Asian 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Gideon Welles School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glastonbury School District, which includes Gideon Welles School.
$23,802
Per student
0%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.2%
State 19.2%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gideon Welles School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nayaug Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buttonball Lane School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hebron Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gideon Welles School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Glastonbury
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gideon Welles School
How many students attend Gideon Welles School?
Gideon Welles School has 551 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glastonbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gideon Welles School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gideon Welles School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gideon Welles School?
9.3% of students at Gideon Welles School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gideon Welles School?
The largest demographic group at Gideon Welles School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Glastonbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gideon Welles School?
Gideon Welles School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gideon Welles School rank among elementary schools in Glastonbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Gideon Welles School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Glastonbury, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Glastonbury on the city page.
Is Gideon Welles School a good school?
Gideon Welles School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Glastonbury School District?
Besides Gideon Welles School, Glastonbury School District also operates Glastonbury High School (1,737 students), Smith Middle School (875 students), and Nayaug Elementary School (533 students). See the Glastonbury School District district page for the complete list.
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